Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/781,921

RELAY NODE ASSOCIATION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Priority

Jul 31, 2023 — provisional 63/529,954

Examiner

CHOUDHURY, FAISAL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 802 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOUDHURY, FAISAL View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

681 granted / 802 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

832

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.0%

+43.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 802 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/013,647

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17/907,842

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 7m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 802 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.